Me still, sister of The Nester. I hope you aren’t too disappointed. Mr. Nester took the computer to the Genius Squad or the Geek Bar or whatever they’re called. I’m not sure the verdict yet, but she will keep us posted. So while you wait for the Mama Bird to return to the nest, I have been asked to guest blog here for the day. I happily accept and will try to be relevant.
This is our son’s room. He just turned 2. My husband and I talked about how we wanted his room to look before he was born. Normally, the man isn’t so involved in the decor of things, but we had twin girls first. So, you know, this was his chance.
Growing up, he collected baseball cards. He has lots of really cool ones so that is where we started. He picked some of his favorites and I framed them and hung them above the crib.
We also ordered some sepia toned photos on a poster website. Then I just found a cheap frame to make it look fancy.
One of my favorite parts of his room is the bumper pads. I think I’m going to make him use a crib until he is 12 because I like them so much.
I found the original ones at a yard sale several years ago for $20. They were covered in a pink plaid fabric and I wasn’t sure I would ever have a use for them, as my girls already had crib bedding. But The Nester (who was with me) convinced me they were a steal because of how well-made they were. They could always be recovered.
I’m glad I bought them, because when I became pregnant again, The Nester went with me to the scary fabric store and helped me choose some patterns that I loved. Then, I had my friend who is way more talented than me recover them. If I were my sister, I would have figured a way to mistreat them with hot glue and a high heel shoe.
You may have noticed the trains in the middle of the floor. That is actually a train table top that we bought from a local toy store during their sidewalk clearance sale. It was their display table so all the parts are glued down, which actually works out because, well…our son is 2. He throws things. Which brings me to the most important detail in the room:
Behold: Emily and Rosie. The chic choo-choos with really great names.
So does anyone have a brilliant use for bumper pads when you no longer need a crib?